Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Amniocentesis

Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the uterus during pregnancy to obtain amniotic fluid. It is commonly used for fetal karyotype determination in order to diagnose abnormal fetal conditions.

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Abstract

Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the uterus during pregnancy to obtain amniotic fluid. It is commonly used for fetal karyotype determination in order to diagnose abnormal fetal conditions.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Amniocenteses

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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73(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Amnion (1966-1970)
  • Punctures (1966-1970)

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  1. E01w.370.225.500.384w.050w
  2. E01w.370.225.998w.329.309w
  3. E01w.370.378.630w.050w
  4. E04w.665.600.309w
  5. E05.200.500.384w.050w
  6. E05.200.998w.329.309w
  7. E05.242.384w.050w

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WQ 209

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Amniocentesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000649. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000649
  2. Amniocentesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amniocentesis
  3. Amniocentesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q473768